United States said on Friday in Abuja that it remained committed to
helping the Federal Government in tackling the threat of Boko Haram and
other extremist organisations to the country.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Affairs Department
embassy in Nigeria.
It said the U.S. government has also restated its commitment to support
Nigeria’s efforts to” rescue the abducted Chibok girls and all others who
have been abducted in various communities”.
It particularly condemned in the strongest terms the attack on Gumsuri
village, Borno , which was reported to have been perpetrated by Boko
Haram.
“We are aware of reports from persons who fled the scene of the attack
that suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnapped more than 100 women and
children and killed 35 people.
“We abhor such violence, which continues to take a terrible toll on the
people of Nigeria, and we extend our condolences to the victims and their
families.
“Boko Haram has shown no regard for human life,” it said.
It expressed concerns that this year alone, Boko Haram had murdered
thousands of innocent people in vicious attacks on schools, churches, and
mosques.
According to the statement, Boko Haram attacks have resulted in
displacement of hundreds of thousands of Nigerians. (NAN)